Anthropic Updates Claude Fable 5’s Biology Safeguards to Reduce False Positives
Matched: health
Anthropic has updated Claude Fable 5's biology safety classifiers, reducing false positives by around 85%. Users asking legitimate health, medical, or educational biology questions will less often be incorrectly redirected to the less capable Opus 5 model. The change aims to improve accuracy in distinguishing genuine safety concerns from benign biology-related queries across Anthropic's product surfaces.
Australia’s use of AI is growing faster than its foundations
Matched: Australia
Australia's AI adoption and spending are increasing rapidly, but the country risks undermining its returns by neglecting foundational elements. Experts warn that gaps in data quality, governance frameworks and clear accountability structures could limit AI's effectiveness. Without addressing these underlying issues, organisations may struggle to realise the full benefits of their AI investments despite growing enthusiasm for the technology.
One Fake Movie Download Can Expose Passwords, Payments and Crypto Assets
Matched: cryptocurrency
Cybercriminals are distributing fake downloads of the 2026 film "The Odyssey" to spread Lumma Stealer malware. Once executed, it silently harvests saved browser passwords, payment card details, and cryptocurrency wallets from infected systems. Researchers identified the campaign within days of the film's release, exploiting its popularity to lure victims seeking pirated copies.
Updoc says a cyber incident may have exposed customer data
Matched: Australia, health
Australian telehealth provider Updoc has disclosed a cybersecurity incident that may have exposed customer personal data. The company said it became aware of the breach and is investigating whether patient information was accessed by unauthorised parties. Updoc offers 24/7 telehealth services and holds sensitive health and personal data. Affected customers have been advised to remain vigilant.
NAB to begin testing of agentic AI for customers
Matched: Australia
NAB will begin testing an agentic AI platform for its lending operations. The system would allow AI to autonomously complete multi-step tasks on behalf of customers, such as gathering documents and progressing loan applications. The bank said the technology could significantly reduce processing times, though it emphasised human oversight would remain part of the process.
A glass darkly: Electronic Frontiers Australia calls for ban on best-selling Kmart smart glasses
Matched: Australia
Electronic Frontiers Australia is calling for a ban on smart glasses sold at Kmart, warning the devices pose serious privacy risks. Similar to Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, the products can discreetly record video and audio, raising concerns about covert surveillance, harassment, and facial recognition misuse. The digital rights group argues existing Australian privacy laws are insufficient to address the threat the glasses' growing popularity presents.
Calvary Health Care previews digital assistant for 20,000 staff and volunteers
Matched: health
Calvary Health Care is set to launch a digital assistant for its 20,000 staff and volunteers next week. The tool was recently previewed ahead of its rollout across the organisation. No further details about the assistant's specific functions or the technology powering it were provided in the preview.
Russian Hacker Breaches Companies, Sells Their Access and Spies on Ukrainian Military Sites
Matched: health
A Russian-speaking hacker has been linked to a broad campaign breaching organizations across multiple sectors worldwide, including education, healthcare, finance, and government. The actor exploited exposed security appliances and public applications to harvest credentials and sell network access to ransomware groups. The operation also reportedly included surveillance activity targeting Ukrainian military websites.
Exclusive: 2019 allegedly hacks BestPriceTravel Australia
Matched: Australia
A threat actor has claimed responsibility for hacking BestPriceTravel Australia, listing the company on a dark web forum. The group, known as 2019, alleges it stole customer data from the online travel agency. The breach has not been independently verified, and it remains unclear how many customers may be affected or what type of data was compromised.
Artificial intelligence a key area of Australia’s 2026 Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy
Matched: Australia
Australia has released a ten-year Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy, positioning artificial intelligence as one of six priority capability areas. The blueprint aims to guide defence-related research and development investment through 2026 and beyond, reflecting growing recognition of AI's strategic importance to national security and military modernisation.